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Dowthard Family History

Dowthard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gothard, Downard, Southard, Orchard, Howard, Dowland, Coward, Downham

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Where is the Dowthard family from?

You can see how Dowthard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowthard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowthard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dowthard family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowthard's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowthard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowthard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dowthard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowthard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Dowthard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Dowthard. For the veterans among your Dowthard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowthard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dowthard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dowthard in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowthard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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